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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • Fox Sports

Notches three hits in loss Montero went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Montero has hit safely in seven of nine games in September, and three of them have been multi-hit efforts. The infielder is 11-for-28 (.393) this month with a home run, three doubles and three RBI. For the season, he's slashing .243/.289/.402 with six homers, 29 RBI, 28 runs scored and 12 doubles across 232 plate appearances. He's seeing consistent playing time between first base and designated hitter as the Rockies evaluate younger players toward the tail end of a lost season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Showing improvement Montero went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk Saturday against the Giants.

Impact Montero has taken over as Colorado's primary first baseman following the demotion of Michael Toglia, and he's started seven of eight games since Sept. 1. In that span, he's collected eight hits across 24 at-bats and more importantly, has dropped his strikeout rate to 20.7 percent. Hunter Goodman could be a threat to Montero's playing time, but to this point, the Rockies have used Goodman primarily as an outfielder.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws third straight start Montero will start at first base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Montero will pick up his third consecutive start Sunday, this time facing off against right-hander Kevin Gausman after he had previously re-entered the lineup versus a pair of southpaws to begin the series with Toronto. Following his call-up from Triple-A Albuquerque last weekend, Hunter Goodman had displaced Montero as the team's everyday first baseman, but manager Bud Black has now deployed Goodman at designated hitter and in right field for the rookie's last two starts. With Michael Toglia now sitting out for a third straight game and Goodman getting looks elsewhere, Montero looks like he'll settle back in as the Rockies' primary first baseman. Montero enters Sunday's contest with a .417/.488/.694 slash line over his past 11 contests.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back into lineup Montero went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Montero had been the odd man out in the competition with Michael Toglia and Hunter Goodman for plate appearances, sitting out the past five games. However, he replaced Toglia on Friday and delivered a two-run homer in the third inning. Montero has displayed an all-or-nothing skillset, as he has three homers in his last 13 games but has struck out at a 32.6 percent clip as well.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in third straight Montero is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Montero is on the bench for the third consecutive game. He looks like he could be the odd man out of the lineup for the time being while the Rockies get a look at rookie Hunter Goodman in an everyday role at first base.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Sunday Montero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Despite producing a 1.024 OPS over his last nine games, Montero finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row. The Rockies will give Triple-A Albuquerque call-up Hunter Goodman the starting nod at first base in his MLB debut Sunday, but the team could find room for both Goodman and Montero in the lineup by deploying the other at designated hitter. Goodman also has the ability to play the corner outfield and could end up poaching work from Michael Toglia.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Montero isn't in the Rockies' lineup Saturday against Baltimore, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact After going 7-for-19 with six RBI and two runs scored across his last six games, Montero will get a breather Saturday. Michael Toglia will enter as Colorado's first baseman and bat eighth.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Montero is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rays.

Impact Montero had a productive weekend against the White Sox, going 5-for-10 with two doubles, a triple and five RBI in three games, but he'll grab some rest during Tuesday's series opener at Tampa Bay. Michael Toglia is starting at first base and Jurickson Profar will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in four runs Saturday Montero went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a run and four RBI in an 11-5 win against the White Sox on Saturday.

Impact Montero couldn't get a homer to complete a cycle, but he nonetheless finished with a big stat line that included a season-high four RBI. The first baseman also notched the fourth three-hit game of the season, two of which have come over his past four games. Montero has gone 7-for-13 with five RBI over that span.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Montero isn't in the Rockies' lineup Friday against the White Sox, Suzie Hunter of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Montero went 4-for-11 with a homer and two runs scored during Colorado's series against the D-backs and will get a breather for Friday's opener. Michael Toglia will step in as the Rox's first baseman and bat eighth.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bright spot with solo homer Montero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Montero produced the only run for the Rockies in the contest with a fifth-inning solo shot off future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw. The long ball was a much-needed lift in a rough August so far for the infielder, as he came into Thursday batting just 3-for-29 with 15 strikeouts through seven games. Montero's woes weren't entirely solved despite the homer -- he struck out in each of his other two at-bats.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench amid struggles Montero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Montero's stretch of eight consecutive starts will come to an end Wednesday as utility man Cole Tucker replaces him in the lineup for the series finale. Though injuries to Kris Bryant (finger) and Charlie Blackmon (hand) have opened up everyday playing time for him, Montero has yet to take advantage of the opportunity. Since being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on July 25, Montero is hitting .195 with three extra-base hits (one home run, two doubles) and a 46.5 percent strikeout rate in 11 games.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikeouts remain issue Montero went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact Since being recalled July 25, Montero has started six of nine games split between first base and DH. He's collected seven hits in 25 at-bats, though he's still striking out at a 37 percent clip. Montero began the season as an option at third base for the Rockies, but he struggled there defensively and has since been limited to the opposite corner of the infield. In order to maintain playing time once Charlie Blackmon (hand) and Kris Bryant (hand) return -- both remain without a timetable -- Montero will have to continue to hit.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base three times in win Montero went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and an RBI in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Padres.

Impact Montero was making his third start in six games since being called up from Triple-A Albuquerque last Wednesday. Though Michael Toglia is expected to get the first opportunity to serve as the Rockies' primary first baseman following the recent trade of C.J. Cron to the Angels, Montero drew the starting nod Monday while Toglia shifted to the corner outfield as a replacement for Nolan Jones, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Toglia and Jones will have clearer paths to everyday roles moving forward, but Montero may end up settling in as the Rockies' top option at designated hitter. In addition to Cron, the Rockies also recently traded away another everyday player in Randal Grichuk, and two more lineup regulars in Charlie Blackmon (hand) and Kris Bryant (finger) remain on the injured list and are without clear target dates to return.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits two-run shot Montero went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.

Impact Montero jumped on a hanging curveball from Jake Irvin in his first at-bat of the contest and sent it into the stands in left field, scoring Harold Castro as the Rockies took a 2-0 lead. The 24-year-old third baseman would then go down on strikes in each of his next three plate appearances as Colorado fell to the Nationals in dramatic fashion. It was certainly a nice start for Montero in his return to the lineup after being promoted from Triple-A, though he's now struck out seven times over his last three games in the big leagues.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Colorado recalled Montero from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montero has slashed just .198/.223/.321 in 112 plate appearances this season at the MLB level, but the Rockies need position-player help after having to place Kris Bryant on the injured list Tuesday with a fractured finger.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Montero was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque following Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Giants.

Impact Montero will head back to Triple-A after being called up from Albuquerque on May 29. The 24-year-old produced a .145 average with four extra-base hits, including a homer, eight RBI and four runs scored over 55 at-bats in 18 games during his second stint with Colorado in 2023. Montero will look to hit for a higher average with Triple-A before potentially earning another call-up later this season.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing playing time Montero went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Tigers.

Impact Montero handled the everyday first base duties for the majority of the time that C.J. Cron was sidelined with a back injury. However, since Cron's return Tuesday, Montero has started only three of six games. He hasn't pushed for more playing time with his performance, as he has maintained only a .157/.167/.294 line while striking out at a 38.9 percent clip across 51 at-bats in the last calendar month.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three hits in win Montero went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 7-4 win over the Angels.

Impact Montero has hit safely in his last two games, going 4-for-7 in that span after enduring an 0-for-20 skid over his previous six contests. Friday marked his first multi-hit effort since he was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in late May. The infielder has a .209/.242/.341 slash line, two home runs, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored, four doubles and a triple over 95 plate appearances. He could remain limited to a short-side platoon role at first base unless he can get hot at the plate.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks second homer Montero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Montero had the opportunity to claim the starting first base job in mid-June when he started six times in a seven-game stretch. However, he went hitless across 20 at-bats while striking out nine times and was back in the lineup Wednesday for the first time in four matchups. Montero took advantage of the opportunity, taking Andrew Abbott deep for his second homer of the season. He figures to continue to share time at first base with Mike Moustakas and potentially Nolan Jones.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Montero is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus Atlanta.

Impact Montero has seen the majority of the reps at first base over the past week, but he's also failed to pick up a hit since June 9 and is slashing .069/.100/.138 over 29 at-bats in the month of June. Mike Moustakas will play first base and hit seventh with Montero out of the lineup.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking over first base duties Montero entered Saturday's game against Atlant as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning and did not get a plate appearance.

Impact Montero got a rare day off, as he entered Saturday's action having started six of Colorado's last seven games at first base. He's gone hitless in that span across 20 at-bats while striking out at a 42.9 percent clip, so it's unclear how long the team may be willing to stick with him in favor of Mike Moustakas.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in small-side platoon Montero went 1-for-1 with two RBI on Friday against the Padres.

Impact Montero has occupied a small-side platoon role since being recalled in late May, making only one start against a right hander in nine games since. He did manage to take advantage of his opportunity to come off the bench when he delivered his two-RBI single in the sixth frame Friday. Since returning to Colorado, Montero has gone 2-for-13 with four RBI and a run scored.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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